remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
small; little; slightly less than; just about; somewhat; somehow
arm; skill; efforts; ability
to hold a thing in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to embrace (e.g. a baby); to take upon oneself; to be saddled with
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
evasion; avoidance; shirking; recusation (of a judge); taking exception (to a judge); challenge
about; roughly; generally; on the whole; completely; quite
lacking talent; lacking accomplishments
dreary; bleak; monotonous; tasteless; unrefined
sumi; India ink; squid ink; octopus ink; carpenter's inking string
to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear
thin; slender; fine; unlucky
pole; rod; line; dash; spoken monotonously
shopfront; storefront; shopwindow; over-the-counter
to make sound (of an animal); to call; to cry; to make a meld call (e.g. pung, kong)
performance; trick; feat; extraordinary deed; daring act; bold move
everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly
entertainer (esp. in a traditional art); performer; artiste; talented person; accomplished person
idea; plan; fancy; impulse; thought; whim
skill; dexterity; proficiency
word (opinion, objection)
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
low-life; sleazebag; boor; person of humble rank; humble person; peasant
sun (approx. 3.03 cm); length; measurement; shortness; tininess
spatula; (artificially cultured) Japanese crucian carp
bonze; monk; monk's dwelling; boy; son; I; me
plain (e.g. face); smooth; slovenly
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
to talk; to call; to invite; to call a geisha or prostitute over
status; position; method; way; rule; regulation
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
remaining an idle spectator; looking on unconcernedly (doing nothing)
favour; favor; favourite; favorite; patron; supporter
one thin flat object; one sheet
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
partaking; participating; taking part in; sharing (something with someone)
growth; breeding; growing up (in, as); upbringing